Monday 5 October 2020

Article: Frailty and palliative care

People with frailty have physical, psychosocial and support needs amenable to palliative care interventions but studies reveal they are less likely to access palliative care than those with advanced cancer.  This article looks at why palliative care is relevant to patients with frailty, and what hinders them receiving it.

Hamaker, M. et al.  Frailty and palliative care. Frailty and palliative care  BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care,  2020.

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